Tag: blockade
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Gaza Flotilla: One Last Boat Keeps Course Amid Interceptions
The last boat keeps its course toward Gaza A final vessel from the international flotilla delivering aid to Gaza continues its voyage, despite a flurry of interceptions that halted dozens of ships on the way. Organizers say the Marinette remains at sea, roughly 150 kilometers from Gaza’s coast at 01:50 GMT, continuing to chart its…
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Flotilla for Gaza: One Last Ship Still Heads Toward Gaza
Overview: A Last Ship Keeps Its Course A single vessel, the Marinette, remains on course as part of the international Flotilla for Gaza, delivering humanitarian aid to the enclave. Early Friday, organizers said the ship was about 150 kilometers from Gaza, continuing a voyage that has already drawn intense attention from observers and authorities. Interceptions…
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Global Sumud Flotilla Intercepted by Israeli Navy Near Gaza
Background: The Global Sumud flotilla The Global Sumud Flotilla, launched from Spain in early September, presents itself as a peaceful, non-violent humanitarian mission. The term sumud means resilience in Arabic, and organizers say the voyage aims to deliver aid to Gaza to help a population facing a severe crisis amid ongoing conflict. As the flotilla…
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Gaza Flotilla Rebuffs Calls to Stop as Israel Readies for Complex Interception
Rising tensions as the Gaza flotilla presses toward the coast The 47-boat Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying more than 500 activists including Swedish climate advocate Greta Thunberg, is nearing Gaza’s Mediterranean perimeter. The flotilla rejected calls from Italy to halt its mission, declaring that it is approaching a “critical zone” and that Israel is poised to…
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Freedom Flotilla Sends Third Ship to Gaza Amid Blockade
A Renewed Push: Freedom Flotilla Sends Third Ship to Gaza In a renewed push to challenge the blockade of Gaza, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition launched a third vessel this year, departing the Italian port of Otranto on Tuesday, September 30. The 68-meter-long ship, named Conscience, set course toward the eastern Mediterranean amid heightened tensions after…
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Global Sumud Flotilla: Hamas Links Rise as Turkey Monitors Gaza Aid
Overview: Hamas links and a humane mission at sea The latest disclosures from the Israeli military allege a direct link between Hamas and the funding of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a civilian aid mission headed toward Gaza. The army says it found documents in Gaza detailing Hamas involvement in financing the flotilla and lists individuals…
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Urgent Call to Lift Israel’s Blockade of Gaza Through Flotillas
Introduction In recent months, the plight of the Palestinian people in Gaza has gained renewed attention, prompting an international outcry for action. Flotillas have emerged as a significant form of protest aimed at breaking Israel’s blockade of Gaza, which has been criticized for causing immense suffering and humanitarian crises. These grassroots initiatives represent a collective…
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Greta Thunberg Leads Humanitarian Flotilla to Gaza
In a powerful display of solidarity, Greta Thunberg, the renowned Swedish climate activist, led a humanitarian flotilla from Barcelona on Sunday, embarking on a mission to break the illegal blockade of Gaza. This flotilla, consisting of several ships filled with essential supplies, aims to deliver much-needed humanitarian assistance to a region long affected by conflict…